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Traffic rising ahead of 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A week out from the start of the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, traffic around the Black Hills is picking up. That’s according to South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Allen. Allen, speaking with KELOLAND News from Rapid City, said there has been an...
Secret Service director resigns; Saturation patrol; Scattered storms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, July 23. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday following a disastrous appearance before Congress to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump. The first day of school...
COMMENTS WANTED ON PLAN TO REMOVE COLLAPSED NSC RAILROAD BRIDGE
THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IS ASKING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THEIR PLAN TO REMOVE THE COLLAPSED RAILROAD BRIDGE FROM THE BIG SIOUX RIVER AT NORTH SIOUX CITY. THE CENTER OF THE BRIDGE COLLAPSED ON JUNE 23RD BECAUSE OF SEVERE FLOODING ON THE RIVER AND THE SPAN HAS BEEN IN THE WATER SINCE THAT TIME.
New Facilities to Boost Game Day Vibes
With an all-new wrestling facility and an impressively renovated arena at South Dakota State University, game-day atmospheres are going to jack up the Jackrabbits. First Bank & Trust Arena – formerly Frost Arena – showcases upgraded concessions and bathrooms, premium seating areas and suites, cutting-edge scoreboards and video displays, a scorer’s bench, repainted floor, an all-new sound system and an expanded concourse. With all these new amenities, Jackrabbit fans have much to look forward to.
A New Season of Jackrabbit Football
Fresh off of its first national championship win, the SDSU Jackrabbits welcomed new head coach Jimmy Rogers for the 2023 season. As successor to the legendary John Stiegelmeier, Rogers faced the challenging task of maintaining the Jackrabbits’ winning tradition while also forging his own identity as the head coach.
Sturgis City Council passes Title 7
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met in special session Monday night, and after nearly three hours, passed first reading of their new Title 7 ordinance – a necessity since the formation of new city government. Council spent the time cleaning up some language in the ordinance,...
Pender’s Maya Dolliver commits to Sioux Falls
PENDER, Neb. (KCAU) – Pender girls basketball standout Maya Dolliver announced her commitment to continue her basketball career at the University of Sioux Falls. Dolliver has been a key piece to the Pendragons’ back-to-back state championships in Nebraska, leading the team in scoring at 13.9 points per game as a junior.
Man pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run in southwestern Minnesota
ROCK COUNTY, Minn. — A southwestern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, the victim of which was a 76-year-old man.Lucas Strassburg, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide Wednesday, according to court records. A filing indicates Strassburg agreed to a plea deal, though the deal has yet to be accepted by the court.According to a criminal complaint, 76-year-old William Krotzer was found dead in a ditch near the intersection of 141st Street and 60th Avenue, north of Beaver Creek, on Dec. 13 of last year. His car was found about a mile away.Authorities used witness testimony and surveillance video to identify a suspect vehicle and traced it to the owner, who said Strassburg — an employee of his — had last driven the truck. The owner confronted Strassburg via text, and Strassburg eventually admitted to hitting Krotzer, according to the complaint.Strassburg was arrested and charged about two weeks after the hit-and-run.A sentencing hearing for Strassburg is set for Aug. 26.
Woman Charged With Stealing State Funds For Foster Kids To Make First Court Appearance Thursday
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Iowa woman accused of stealing over one-point-eight million dollars intended for the care of foster children in South Dakota is scheduled to appear in court Thursday in Pierre to address those charges. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 68-year-old Lonna Carroll has been indicted on two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. Carroll is a former Department of Social Services employee who retired to Iowa last year. The South Dakota Legislatures’ Government Operations and Audit Committee is making a formal request to review the situation. Committee member, Senator Tim Reed of Brookings says it’s hard to understand how the alleged deception lasted so long…
Sonepar to Acquire Echo Electric Supply
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Sonepar announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Echo Electric Supply Company. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and ranked in the top 30 of Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
DFA holds meeting with Pollock residents about dairy facility closure
POLLOCK, S.D. (KFYR) - Last week, it was announced that a dairy ingredient facility in Pollock, South Dakota, will shut down on August 30. Monday night, a meeting was held at the Community Center with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) representatives on a virtual call to answer any questions the community might have.
Gambling is big business in Deadwood latest figures show
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – Spending on gambling in Deadwood reached nearly $750 million during the first half of the year, according to new monthly data from the state Department of Revenue. Through June in the city, gamblers had spent about $700 million playing slot machines, $43.95 million...
The Foster Network prepares for ‘Back to School Days’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The first day of school is still weeks away, but a local organization helping foster families is stocking up on supplies. The Foster Network in Sioux Falls is preparing for Back to School Days. The three-day event served 200 kids last year, but that number is expected to double this summer.
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